Contact: please send your resume and couple of sentences explaining why you are
Description
X is a moonshot factory where uncomfortably ambitious, potentially world-changing new ideas
such as self-driving cars, balloon-powered Internet and smart contact lenses are developed and
taken out into the world. X projects have the potential to transform the lives of billions of people
and make the world a radically better place. We are makers, entrepreneurs, engineers and
scientists with deep technical expertise who love the challenge of the seemingly impossible. X
was formerly known as Google[x].
This is a 6-month contract position, minimum 40 hours per week, with flexibility for overtime.
Detailed†responsibilities
● Sew, assemble, and test wearable soft goods based on patterns and instructions
● Assemble simple electronics into textiles, including wires and sensors, and facilitate
basic functionality testing
● Document work, address and fix errors, and check work based on test protocols
● Provide assistance with general fabrication and prototyping tasks
● Choose and execute using the most appropriate fabrication method for allotted timeline
● Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to build out wearable systems and
assemble electronics boards in plastic enclosures
Minimum†Qualifications
● 4+ years experience sewing, fabricating and working with softgoods
● Detail oriented to follow sewing patterns, assembly instructions, and diagrams
● Strong ability to operate and troubleshoot sewing machines
● Experience working with textiles in a variety of materials
● 2 way knit experience with sergers and embroidery
● Capable of self-managing concurrent fabrication projects on tight timelines
● Creative problem solver, enjoys the challenge of creating something new
Preferred†Qualifications
● Associate degree, in a relevant field such as fashion design, industrial design, or
manufacturing
● Experience with material selection for textiles
● Knowledge of 3D modeling and a CAM package
● Experience with electronics integration into wearable devices and systems
● Good fabrication skills across a range of materials and processes
● Ability to do hands-on design and problem-solving
● Can reverse engineer simple mechanical and electrical systems
● Experience with simple IT computer setup